Virginia Beach Day#2 :Moms' Day out

On Monday it rained so Irene and I took most of the day out to get a little pampering while The guys took the kids to the Jumping Monkey. First we went to a FABULOUS little scrapbook store called Beach Scrapbooks. All I have to say is Thank god I don't live near that store-they had SO many cute things. Then off to Panera for a healthy lunch (yummy tomato soup!) and to our Spa Pedicure complete with a little white wine. We returned home completely refreshed and relaxed and ready for our parents nite out. The kids had a blast at the Jumping Monkey and I guess Breanna was able to navigate to HUGE slide about 450 times (better exercise than any PT session!). All the kids were ready for bed early that night:)

For all the women i know.....



This information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well. Please circulate to all you know Cancer update
John Hopkins -- Cancer News from John Hopkins

No plastic containers in micro

No water bottles in freezer.

No plastic wrap in microwave...

A dioxin chemical causes cancer, especially breast cancer.

Dioxins are highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your plastic bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.

Recently,... Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He talked about dioxins and how bad they are for us.

He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using plastic containers...

This especially applies to foods that contain fat.

He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body...

Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or ceramic containers for heating food... You get the same results, only without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in something else.

Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.

He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is one of the reasons..

Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As the food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food. Cover food with a paper towel instead.

This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life!

Project 365::112

Moms' day out!

Lily's Third Birthday Party

Favorite memories:

• Lily getting SO excited about her cards
• Jeff and Josh decorating the kids picnic tables with pink tablecloths
• Josh being the grill master
• Watching everyone have a blast with all their loved ones
• getting to take all the pictures
• Lily swinging high on the big girl swing with Michelle
• Breanna navigating the playground all by herself with no problem
• Watching Trevor make new friends
• Watching all the kids play football especially the "girl" huddle
• The beautiful little mermaid cake that all the kids were so excited to eat
• the wonderful food and company
• The weather clearing up so we could party
• A huge playground for all the kids to run and play on
• Seeing Lily's face when everyone sung happy birthday to her and when she opened her presents
• eating at the Kids table
• Lucas eating a MONSTER dinner!
  

Project 365::111

Having a BLAST at Lily's 3rd Birthday party (so glad the rain held off!)

Three.

Happy third Birthday Lily! We love you!!!!!

Project 365::110

We're here!!

Project 365::109

ROAD TRIP..... in search of some warmer weather and valuable family time......See you back here sometime next week!

What's new (this week)...

• Lucas can stand up unassisted and walk across the room, but still prefers crawling
• Trevor slept with the light off in his room for the first time since I can remember
• Lucas had his first ice cream cone-and we all had the first ice cream stand ice cream of the year
• Ray and Linda P. met Lucas for the first time
• Trevor decided he wants to be a "rock star" when he grows up ("as soon as he learns all the songs")
• We actually got outside to play on the swing set!
• Trevor discovered yet another sport he loves-GOLF!
• Josh decided to be an assistant coach for T--ball
• Trevor became the "author and illustrator" of his first book --How alien ships destroy the planet.
• Lucas only wants to drink out of the cup the someone else has!
• Breanna ate yogurt!
• Breanna peed on the potty for the first time..(I think)!!!!!!!!
• We're all packed ans ready to go..Can't wait to get onto to this next adventure:)

Project 365::108

getting outside a little today to enjoy the sunshine in betweeen packing.....

Project 365::107

Getting the Van washed in preparation for our drive to VA this weekend...

Project 365::106

our little Red Sox Fan.....and a handsome one at that!

Project 365::105

a little girl's closet.....all ready for spring!

The first.

official ice cream from the ice cream stand night this year (even though it was only 40 degrees!). Lukies' very first ice cream cone (which he LOVED but then decided the bowl and spoon was better).

It's official!

we have a walker.....and yes it IS just as exciting the third time around:)

I love....

these quiet moments, however brief.....

Project 365::104

because I love having my whole life in one picture....

Meeting.

Lucas for the first time.

Project 365::103

Big Brothers are for helping...

Why God made Moms - FUNNY answers given by 2nd grade school children to
the following questions.



Why did God make mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.



How did God make mothers?

1. He used dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and ;a lot of stirring

3. God made my Mom just the same like he made me. He Just used bigger
parts.



What ingredients are mothers made of?

1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice
in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use
string, I think.



Why did God give you Your mother & not some other mom?

1. We're related

2. God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.



What kind of little girl was your mom?

1. My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty
bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice.


What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.
2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get
drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to
chores?



Why did your mom marry your dad?

1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.

2. She got too old to do anything else with him.

3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on.



Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a
goof ball.

2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the
bed.

3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.



What's the difference between moms & dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home & dads just go to work at work.

; 2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause
that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.

4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.



What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.



What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of
plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know, her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.



If you could change one thing about your Mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid
of that.

2. I'd make my Mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who
did it and not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back
of her head.